BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has strongly denied the rumors circulating that he has resigned as Mayor, after he was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., as special adviser and investigator to the independent commission investigating corruption in the government’s flood control program.
“I did not resign. I remain your duly elected Mayor, fully committed to serving our city of Baguio. Although I am part of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure to help look into alleged anomalies in flood control projects, this will not affect my mandate as Mayor. My primary duty and priority remains the people of Baguio,” Magalong said.
He said that as a public servant and citizen, his duty is clear and he will remain true to his promise to serve the community with honesty and responsibility. “When we stand by these values, we create a stronger and more trustworthy Baguio for all.”
It can be recalled that PBBM selected Magalong as Special Adviser and Investigator, trusting that from over 38 years of investigative experience with the Philippine National Police (PNP), he brings a proven track record in handling high-profile cases, including leading the Board of Inquiry (BOI) investigation into the Mamasapano incident. Trained in crisis management and hostage negotiations with the FBI, his expertise reinforces the commission’s mandate to pursue the truth with rigor.
As Special Adviser and Investigator, Magalong will not serve as a formal member of the commission, but will provide assistance by submitting documents and evidence independently gathered in his work.
This role allows him to lend his investigative expertise without compromising his primary responsibility as Mayor of Baguio City, where he remains committed to hands-on leadership and good governance.
According to Magalong, he accepted this responsibility with the same values he upholds in Baguio: accountability, transparency, and integrity in governance.
He asked for support in his renewed commitment to fairness and integrity. “Every investigation must be guided only by the truth and the best interests of the people; impartial, guided only by accountability and transparency.”
